What is the skinny jab and how does it work?

Have you ever heard of the weight loss jab called “Skinny Jab” – a new weight-loss craze touted by reality TV faces such as Gemma Collins and Kerry Katona. But what exactly is this quick-fix jab, what does it do, and most importantly – is it safe?

Skinny Jab is an at-home injection of the drug ‘liraglutide’. It’s injected by the customer into the stomach, and is administered either daily or weekly – depending on the customer’s weight loss goals.

Liraglutide, branded as ‘Victoza’ was originally created by global pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk as a treatment for people with Type 2 diabetes. It works by helping the body stabilize blood sugar levels. A higher dose of liraglutide, ‘Saxenda’, has been licensed for obesity treatment by private weight clinics in the UK – with the aim to help control hunger. By stabilizing blood glucose levels, your appetite decreases, meaning less food consumption and a lower calorie intake.

Whilst weight-loss injections can be a legitimate option for certain people, it’s important to remember this is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ miracle cure – people’s bodies react differently to the drug. Some people may not experience a large reduction in weight.

In order to take Skinny Jab, customers must undergo a medical consultation and clinical assessment to ascertain suitability, and if you’re found to be suitable, you will be placed on a four week plan, which can cost you £250 for daily injections or £500 for the stronger, weekly dose. After that, top up injections are £175 for the daily dose, and £400 for the weekly.

Trials conducted on the use of Skinny Jab have reported significantly high success rates – but all in conjunction with healthier eating and a regular exercise routine. As with all fad weight-loss solutions, the answer alway seems to circle back to diet and exercise being the most viable option for weight-loss. It’s cheaper, has better health benefits, and makes it easier to maintain weight loss long-term.

There are some side effects with the Skinny Jab such as experiencing a period of Nausea but the injection is proven to be safe and there are no long term side effects. While the skinny jab is a good solution for weight loss, doing exercise and having a healthy diet is the most important factor to lose weight.

If you are unsure whether or not the Skinny Jab is the right solution for you, then you should contact a specialist like SlimCare Medical who can provide professional advice for the best solution for you to lose weight. They will provide you with guidance and help you during your weight loss journey.